Pasteli
Pasteli ( Greek παστέλι ( n. Sg. )) Is a traditional Greek sweet.
composition
The classic pasteli consists of sesame seeds that are baked with honey to make a kind of brittle biscuits or bars. It is therefore particularly widespread in the area around Thessaloniki , where sesame is grown. There are also several Pasteli bakeries located there.
However, pasteli, which is made from almonds , peanuts , hazelnuts or pistachios , became increasingly popular throughout Greece . In addition to honey, glucose and sugar are also used for production.
The crispy bar-like pasteli typically sold at the periptero (kiosk) in Greece gets its hard consistency from the use of granulated sugar.
history
Already Homer mentions in the Iliad a cake made from honey and sesame called "Intrion" ( Greek ἴντριον ). Even Herodotus mentions such a dessert, which was served with dances of boys and girls. At weddings in ancient Athens , arriving guests were served σησαμῆ , a mixture of roasted and crushed sesame seeds with honey. This custom continues: on the Cyclades , pasteli is still served to guests at weddings and baptisms, on donoussa traditionally on lemon leaves.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Pasteli Manolakis - History
- ↑ Histories III, 48
- ↑ ancient Greek. Dictionary ( Memento of the original from July 14, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Traditional wedding ( Memento of the original from October 20, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Tourist site of Donoussa
